New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will join Delhi Capitals supporters from the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). TimesofIndia.com has learned that Sourav Ganguly, who is expected to lead the implementation of franchise support when the JSW Group returns to power for the next two years, will have his old friend on board.DC CEO confirmed the development and TimesofIndia.com has also reached out to Yuvraj and JSW Sports founder and director Parth Jindal for a comment. This article will be updated when they respond.This position will be Yuvraj’s first as a coach in the IPL. The 44-year-old has coached the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh and Abdul Samad in recent years, while also working with Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant and Priyansh Arya. However, they have not yet started to participate in the planning process.Several franchises have closely followed his work with young cricketers and his impact on careers, especially that of Abhishek Sharma. His experience and performance are seen as valuable assets, with Delhi Capitals likely to be the first bet to make him legitimate.“Who wouldn’t want Yuvraj Singh on the board? Many of his former teammates, including Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, have been coaching in the IPL. Yuvraj may be a little late to the party, but he has spent a lot of time working with youngsters and understanding the requirements of the job,” said a well-informed source.“He doesn’t just coach the players; he mentors them. It’s not just phone calls or real events. He spends hours on the ground, often standing behind the nets and working under the sun with his players. It’s an honest approach that has benefited many cricketers,” the source added.
